Traditional Literature Vocabulary

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What is a Fairy Tale?

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A folktale that takes place in a magical land ruled by royalty, featuring characters that are either good or evil. Example: Cinderella.

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What is a Fable?

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A short folktale that involves personified animals and teaches a lesson or moral. Example: The Tortoise and the Hare.

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What is a Plot?

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The series of events that make up a story.

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What is a Folktale?

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A short story passed down orally that teaches a lesson.

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What is Rising Action?

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The central part of the story that leads to the climax.

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What is a Myth?

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A traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena, often involving gods or supernatural beings.

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What is a Legend?

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A narrative that is regarded as historical but is not verifiable, often featuring heroic characters.

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What is a Character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a Setting?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a Theme?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.